Kirstie Alley is at the end of her rope. After years of being on top, with a hit show in Cheers & Veronica's Closet, she has hit rock bottom because she is now fat - almost 300 pounds according to tabloids. Kirstie, desperate to rekindle the fame she once had off of Star magazine, requests a development meeting with Jeff Zucker for a project she has been thinking up. During this time of woe and anticipation for her, she seeks a man, and meets a ""big black guy"" who makes her feel needed and wanted. And even though her playmate works for NBC, Kirstie is rewarded with a development deal, so long as she loses a few pounds.

Kirstie's attempt to meet No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani lands her in jail, where she reconnects with an ex-boyfriend who has a surprise for her.

Kirstie tries a new diet theory and surrounds herself with small things.

Kirstie's crackhead brother offers diet advice, and her dysfunctional parents intervene

Merv Griffin arranges for Kirstie to meet one of his rich friends

Kirstie tries to get a lucrative deal from NBC because she realizes that she is low on cash.